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The Challenger

2012 Mazda Mazda3 S Touring 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.48s

1/4 mi: 15.87s

HP: 167

MSRP: $20,700

($27,945 in 2026 dollars)

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25 cars beat it for less money

Faster 0-60 AND cheaper than $27,945

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#1

2015 Kia Forte Koup SX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 6.67s0.81s faster

$24,708$3,237 less

#1

2015 Kia Forte Koup SX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 6.67s0.81s faster

1/4 mi: 15.14s

$24,708$3,237 less

#2

2013 Nissan Juke S 4DR FWD

0-60: 6.41s1.07s faster

$25,637$2,308 less

0-60: 6.41s1.07s faster

1/4 mi: 15.01s

$25,637$2,308 less

#3

2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 2-Door 2DR FWD Hatchback

0-60: 6.98s0.50s faster

$23,154$4,791 less

0-60: 6.98s0.50s faster

1/4 mi: 15.34s

$23,154$4,791 less

#4

2016 Honda Civic LX 2DR Coupe

0-60: 7.05s0.43s faster

$22,860$5,085 less

0-60: 7.05s0.43s faster

1/4 mi: 15.52s

$22,860$5,085 less

#5

2016 Kia Forte EX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.96s0.52s faster

$23,988$3,957 less

0-60: 6.96s0.52s faster

1/4 mi: 15.45s

$23,988$3,957 less

#6

2018 Mazda Mazda3 Touring 4DR Sedan

0-60: 6.96s0.52s faster

$24,108$3,837 less

0-60: 6.96s0.52s faster

1/4 mi: 15.42s

$24,108$3,837 less

#7

2016 Scion tC Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 7.24s0.24s faster

$23,262$4,683 less

0-60: 7.24s0.24s faster

1/4 mi: 15.63s

$23,262$4,683 less

#8

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Base 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.28s0.20s faster

$22,560$5,385 less

0-60: 7.28s0.20s faster

1/4 mi: 15.67s

$22,560$5,385 less

#9

2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.06s0.42s faster

$25,508$2,437 less

0-60: 7.06s0.42s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$25,508$2,437 less

#10

2012 Suzuki Kizashi S 4DR FWD Sedan

0-60: 7.05s0.43s faster

$25,649$2,296 less

0-60: 7.05s0.43s faster

1/4 mi: 15.52s

$25,649$2,296 less

#11

2015 Dodge Dart Aero 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.27s0.21s faster

$24,594$3,351 less

0-60: 7.27s0.21s faster

1/4 mi: 15.61s

$24,594$3,351 less

#12

2012 Kia Optima LX 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.08s0.40s faster

$26,325$1,620 less

0-60: 7.08s0.40s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$26,325$1,620 less

#13

2012 Suzuki SX4 Base 4DR FWD Sportback

0-60: 7.38s0.10s faster

$22,881$5,064 less

0-60: 7.38s0.10s faster

1/4 mi: 15.8s

$22,881$5,064 less

#14

2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.07s0.41s faster

$26,723$1,222 less

0-60: 7.07s0.41s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$26,723$1,222 less

#15

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SE FWD Passenger VAN

0-60: 7.01s0.47s faster

$26,993$952 less

0-60: 7.01s0.47s faster

1/4 mi: 15.43s

$26,993$952 less

#16

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE 5DR

0-60: 7.37s0.11s faster

$24,168$3,777 less

0-60: 7.37s0.11s faster

1/4 mi: 15.76s

$24,168$3,777 less

#17

2013 Kia Soul ! 4DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.13s0.35s faster

$26,865$1,080 less

0-60: 7.13s0.35s faster

1/4 mi: 15.61s

$26,865$1,080 less

#18

2014 Hyundai Elantra Base 2DR Coupe

0-60: 7.27s0.21s faster

$26,460$1,485 less

0-60: 7.27s0.21s faster

1/4 mi: 15.71s

$26,460$1,485 less

#19

2016 Jeep Renegade Sport 4DR 4X4

0-60: 7.42s0.06s faster

$23,994$3,951 less

0-60: 7.42s0.06s faster

1/4 mi: 15.77s

$23,994$3,951 less

#20

2012 Nissan Sentra Se-R 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.09s0.39s faster

$27,662$283 less

0-60: 7.09s0.39s faster

1/4 mi: 15.55s

$27,662$283 less

#21

2012 Hyundai Veloster Base With Gray 3DR Hatchback

0-60: 7.46s0.02s faster

$23,355$4,590 less

0-60: 7.46s0.02s faster

1/4 mi: 15.72s

$23,355$4,590 less

#22

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4DR AWC Sedan

0-60: 7.47s0.01s faster

$23,994$3,951 less

0-60: 7.47s0.01s faster

1/4 mi: 15.81s

$23,994$3,951 less

#23

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.32s0.16s faster

$27,743$202 less

0-60: 7.32s0.16s faster

1/4 mi: 15.74s

$27,743$202 less

#24

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S 4DR Sedan

0-60: 7.37s0.11s faster

$27,797$148 less

0-60: 7.37s0.11s faster

1/4 mi: 15.67s

$27,797$148 less

#25

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2.5L S 4DR

0-60: 7.44s0.04s faster

$27,803$142 less

0-60: 7.44s0.04s faster

1/4 mi: 15.74s

$27,803$142 less

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